Channel letters
Dimensional illuminated letters — halo, face, back, and side-lit. The primary identity piece on a storefront, monument, or facade.
Channel letters are the workhorse of illuminated signage. A dimensional letterform — typically 2 to 24 inches tall — lit internally by LED modules, mounted to a facade either flush or on standoffs.
The distinction between halo-lit, face-lit, back-lit, and side-lit is a question of where the light escapes:
- Halo-lit pushes light back against the wall, producing a soft glow around each letter. Most premium. Best at dusk.
- Face-lit transmits light forward through a translucent acrylic face. Highest daytime legibility.
- Back-lit (reverse-lit) is a variant of halo-lit with a metal face and open back — essentially a sculpted light source.
- Side-lit / edge-lit glows along the letter’s perimeter, creating a ribbon of light. Used for signatures and accent marks.
- Front & back-lit combines face and halo illumination. Night mode is dramatic; daytime is unchanged.
Our channel letter systems use UL-listed low-voltage drivers, aluminum return channels, and pre-tested LED modules with a minimum 50,000-hour rated lifespan. All installations include an electrical disconnect and a weather-rated junction box.
Halo-lit letters
Dimensional letters that glow from behind, casting a soft halo on the mounting wall. The premium illuminated letter standard.
Back-lit letters
Letters with an opaque face and illuminated back — a sculpted light source mounted flush to the wall. Subtle, architectural.
Face-lit letters
Translucent-face letters that transmit light forward. Highest daytime legibility. The standard for commercial and retail.